Assistant Professor in Strategy & Entrepreneurship AY 26-27

The UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business is seeking candidates to fill one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship area to begin as early as July 1, 2027.

We are seeking individuals with a commitment to excellence in research and teaching in Strategy & Entrepreneurship. A Ph.D. in management or other relevant discipline is required (Ph.D. must be completed by September 2027). We especially encourage applications from those who can contribute to our strategy of leadership in the digital age and to inclusive excellence.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic business school located in the heart of Southern California's thriving business community. Merage School faculty are recognized globally for their research contributions and teaching innovation in strategy, entrepreneurship, management, and organization theory, and the School consistently ranks among the top 10 percent of AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide.

New hires will have opportunities to teach across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including courses offered on weekday evenings, weekends, and during summer sessions, and to mentor doctoral students. Successful candidates may be expected to develop online or hybrid courses consistent with the School's objectives and teaching needs.

Faculty join an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars drawn from around the world, an environment that drives innovation and prepares students to lead in a digitally driven world, supported by an AI-infused curriculum and close ties to the Orange County business ecosystem.

The School's six faculty-led Centers of Excellence serve as a bridge between the Merage School and the local business community: the Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Center for Digital Transformation, the Center for Health Care Management and Policy, the Todd and Lisa Halbrook Center for Investment and Wealth Management, the Center for Real Estate, and the Long U.S.-China Institute.

Please visit the Merage School websitefor more information.

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Applicants must complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

• Curriculum Vitae (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Statement of Research (Required)
• Statement of Teaching - See ourguidance for writing a reflective teaching statement (Required)
• Publications and working papers (Required)

Theposted UC Salary Scales set theminimum paydetermined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table T003

A reasonable estimated salary range for the Assistant Professor position is $208,000 - $223,000 inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although first consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2026

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:

Academic Personnel

The Paul Merage School of Business

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA 92697-3125

FacultyRecruitment@merage.uci.edu

Unit: https://merage.uci.edu/employment

A Ph.D. in management or other relevant discipline is required (Ph.D. must be completed by September 2027).

• 3 letters of reference required

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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